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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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